More Than a Law School
9/1/22

At the State of New York’s premier public law school, faculty become friends and classmates become family. Here, people help and inspire you.

Inspiring Innovation
2/1/23

Turn ideas into action. Our Entrepreneurship Law Center puts students at the forefront of an economic boom, providing legal services to entrepreneurs and startups.

Learn by Doing at New York State’s Law School
4/5/24

Powerful programs and practical opportunities. We prepare you to tackle the real world through clinics, clerkships and hundreds of hands-on learning experiences.

Faculty Spotlight
4/5/24

Prof Bernadette Gargano reflects on her new role overseeing clinics and experiential education.

Prepared to Succeed
5/14/24

85.48% of UB Law grads who took the July 2023 NYS Bar Exam for the first time passed, positioning them for success as they launch their legal careers. 

Charging the Field
7/26/22

Get a foothold in sports law. UB's Center for the Advancement of Sport offers an interdisciplinary approach to preparing you to tackle sports-related legal issues.

Less Debt = More Opportunities
9/1/22

With Buffalo’s low cost of living and our affordable public-school tuition, most of our students carry less debt than their peers at other law schools.

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2024 Commencement
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Law School Commencement
 Sunday, May 19, 2024
 1:00 p.m. - UB's Center for the Arts

Tune in Sunday to watch the live stream:
bit.ly/2024-commencement-stream.

Download an accessible PDF of the commencement program for the School of Law Ceremony, including a listing of all 2024 graduates.

“During Black History Month, we honor the trailblazing Black legal professionals whose dedication and courage have been pivotal in the fight for justice and equality. Their achievements are not just historical landmarks but continuing inspirations for our work and advocacy today.” – Prof. Luis Chiesa, Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Visit our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page where you will find:

The Changemakers

Meet 10 UB School of Law alumni who are making the fight for change central to their lives and their work.

Recognitions

The University at Buffalo School of Law is situated on the flagship campus of a world-class research-intensive public university, the largest in the northeastern United States.

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Named by PreLaw Magazine as a top school for Environmental Law.

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Designated a leading law school by PreLaw Magazine for alumni recognized as Super Lawyers.

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Recognized by PreLaw Magazine as a top school for Family Law.

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Named by PreLaw Magazine as a Best Value Law School.

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Named a Best School for Practical Training by PreLaw Magazine.